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Nobody likes passwords. They’re inconvenient, there’s usually a lot of them and in most cases, you have to change them every few months. On top of that, it is now also highly encouraged to setup some form of multi-factor authentication as passwords are prime targets for attacks. Microsoft has introduced passwordless login capabilities which allow you to remove the need for a password from your Microsoft account. Today we are going to discuss how Microsoft was able to do this safely, new ways Microsoft will allow you to validate logins, and how Mnemonix can assist with getting you setup with passwordless logins.

Microsoft Passwordless Login Nobody likes passwords. They’re inconvenient, there’s usually a lot of them and in most cases, you have to change them every few months. On top of that, it is now also highly encouraged to setup...

Did you know that hackers can crack an 8-character password hash in under 8 hours, whereas a 10-character password hash can take over 8 years? Password strength and complexity is extremely important, and if done right, can help prevent attackers from compromising your data. Today we are going to look at just how easy it is for attackers to crack a simple password, how long it takes attackers to crack a complex password, and Mnemonix’s best practice guidelines for creating a strong, unique password.

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Password Security - Importance of password strength ​Did you know that hackers can crack an 8-character password hash in under 8 hours, whereas a 10-character password hash can take over 8 years? Password strength and complexity is extremely...